US Bridges

Beneux Bottoms Rd. over Simpson Branch

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.9 M N CO RD D 67 · Structure no. 000000000013094

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beneux Bottoms Rd. over Simpson Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beneux Bottoms Rd. over Simpson Branch in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 85 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 358 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeneux Bottoms Rd.
CrossesSimpson Branch
Location0.9 M N CO RD D 67
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54589, -94.02296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2018)
Projected traffic440 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$257,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beneux Bottoms Rd. over Simpson Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Beneux Bottoms Rd. over Simpson Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Beneux Bottoms Rd. over Simpson Branch carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beneux Bottoms Rd. over Simpson Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Beneux Bottoms Rd. over Simpson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.